New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) (Pre-Apprenticeship)
As part of the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) to rebuild New Zealand's economy, this programme is now free^. For terms and conditions, more information, and other programmes covered by this scheme, click here.
Due to high demand, we are unable to take any more applications for January 2021.
We recommend applying early for our July 2021 intake.
Programme highlights
The construction industry is in need of more skilled plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers and there is plenty of well-paid work available in NZ.
This entry-level programme will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to take on an apprenticeship in the industry.
You will develop basic skills in residential plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying. You will be taught by lecturers who know their stuff. They are specialists in their field and eager to share their industry contacts with you.
As part of the course, you will visit plumbing businesses and suppliers of plumbing materials. These trips will help you keep pace with current plumbing supplies, installations and new technologies.
Key facts
| Start Month(s) | February, July |
|---|---|
| Study Location(s) | MIT TechPark |
| Level | 3 |
| Domestic fees | Free^ |
| Youth Guarantee (fees-free*) | Available (eligibility criteria applies) |
| Programme Code | NZ2660 |
| Duration |
20 weeks (full-time) |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Three days per week |
| Credits | 75 |
| International Fees | Not available to international students |
| Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*) | Available (eligibility criteria applies) |
| Qualification | New Zealand Certificate |
Information is correct as at October 2019. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2020 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2020 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2020 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2020 are based on the 2019 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2020. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is accredited under the provisions of the Education Act 1989. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.
^Free study for this qualification may be available to you under the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). Visit https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/fund-finder/targeted-training-and-apprenticeship-fund/faqs-for-learners/ for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must be eligible to study as a domestic student and meet any other entry criteria as required. Some costs may also apply. Free study is subject to funding confirmation.